Altenew | Hello Sunshine Floral Wreath Card. November Release Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)

Altenew | Hello Sunshine Floral Wreath Card. November Release Blog Hop. Giveaway

Hello there! Thank you for stopping by to help celebrate Altenew November 2016 Release (more about this release and blog hop below). There are many great stamp sets to play with and I am anxious to share a card I made using one of them – Hello Sunshine. This is a bigger 6×8 stamp set with stunning floral images that are just perfect for coloring.

Altenew | Hello Sunshine Floral Wreath Card by Yana Smakula (colored with Prismacolor pencils) featuring Altenew Hello Sunshine Stamp Set #cardmaking #altenew #pencilcoloring

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CARD DETAILS

I made this card at a crafty retreat a few weeks ago right in the middle of the Coloring Challenge by Kathy Racoosin; naturally, I couldn’t resist trying a new coloring medium and spending a few minutes/hours coloring. I used individual images from the Hello Sunshine stamp set and formed them into a beautiful floral wreath.

I did very little masking – I didn’t bring a lot of supplies with me to the retreat, so I had to use what I had and that was washi tape – so I masked my images with the help of washi.

Altenew | Hello Sunshine Floral Wreath Card. November Release Blog Hop. Giveaway

The coloring medium I’ve been wanting to try is Prismacolor Pencils; I used them here to color these florals. Fantastic pencils and I’ll probably invest in a set for myself at the end of the year, that would make a nice Christmas gift. These pencils are soft and easy to blend and don’t take a lot of time to learn how to use. A definite must-have!

Altenew | Hello Sunshine Floral Wreath Card. November Release Blog Hop. Giveaway

After I finished my coloring I stamped Hello Sunshine in the middle and added light gray pencil shading on the inside of the wreath. When I got home from the retreat I heat embossed You Make My World Brighter in white embossing powder onto black cardstock and foam mounted it onto my panel using black foam adhesive. I also trimmed my panel down to 4 x 5 1/4″ and foam mounted it onto a gray card base for a pop of dimension. I finished the card by adhering several clear droplets and by adding white gel pen dots here and there.

I have another card I made using new stamps and I’ll be sharing it in the next few weeks on my blog, so stay tuned!

ALTENEW RELEASE

Take a closer look at the entire release. My favorites? Hello Sunshine used on my card today and foreign language Label Love stamps, perfect for sending cards to friends overseas!

Altenew Sewing Labels Stamp Set
Altenew Sewing Labels Stamp Set
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Altenew Sew Very Happy Stamp Set
Altenew Sew Very Happy Stamp Set
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Altenew Vintage Teacup
Altenew Vintage Teacup
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Altenew Ladies Day Out Stamp Set
Altenew Ladies Day Out Stamp Set
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Altenew Moments in Time Stamp Set
Altenew Moments in Time Stamp Set
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Altenew Happy Dreams Stamp Set
Altenew Happy Dreams Stamp Set
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Altenew Hello Sunshine Stamp Set
Altenew Hello Sunshine Stamp Set
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Altenew Adore You Stamp Set
Altenew Adore You Stamp Set
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Altenew Label Love French Stamp Set
Altenew Label Love French Stamp Set
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Altenew Label Love German Stamp Set
Altenew Label Love German Stamp Set
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Altenew Label Love Italian Stamp Set
Altenew Label Love Italian Stamp Set
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Altenew Label Love Spanish Stamp Set
Altenew Label Love Spanish Stamp Set
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Altenew Elements Stamp Set
Altenew Elements Stamp Set
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Altenew Morning Glory Stamp Set
Altenew Morning Glory Stamp Set
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Altenew Morning Glory 2 Stamp Set
Altenew Morning Glory 2 Stamp Set
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Altenew Christmas Word Die Set
Altenew Christmas Word Die Set
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Altenew Bells and Bows Die Set
Altenew Bells and Bows Die Set
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Altenew Bold Blossom Die Set
Altenew Bold Blossom Die Set
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Altenew Modern Deer Die Set
Altenew Modern Deer Die Set
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Altenew Sketched Evergreen Die Set
Altenew Sketched Evergreen Die Set
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Altenew Super Script Scrapbook Die Set
Altenew Super Script Scrapbook Die Set
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Altenew Vintage Teacup Die Set
Altenew Vintage Teacup Die Set
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Altenew Floral Frame Die Set
Altenew Floral Frame Die Set
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BLOG HOP

If you arrived from Lydia Evans, the next stop on this hop is Amy Gray. If you get lost or encounter a broken link, please start over at Altenew blog.

GIVEAWAY (NOW CLOSED)

Would you like to win a $30 gift card to Altenew store? Please leave a comment below and let me know if you’ve used Prismacolor pencils and if you like them! I’ll pick a winner on Monday, Nov 21st. I’ll post the winner’s name here and will also e-mail the winner.

Thank you, everyone, for your comments. The winner is Natalie Godfrey. Congratulations!

SUPPLIES

I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

Altenew Hello Sunshine Stamp Set
Altenew Hello Sunshine Stamp Set
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Altenew Pale Gray Cardstock
Altenew Pale Gray Cardstock
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Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock
Simon Says Stamp Black Cardstock
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Neenah 80 Solar White Paper Pack 250 Sheets
Neenah 80 Solar White Paper Pack 250 Sheets
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White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12
White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12
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Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Pad
Simon Says Stamp Intense Black Ink Pad
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Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad
Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad
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Hero Arts White Embossing Powder PW110
Hero Arts White Embossing Powder PW110
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Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun PW200
Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun PW200
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Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Clear Droplets (small)
Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Clear Droplets (small)
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Pretty Pink Posh 6MM Clear Droplets (medium)
Pretty Pink Posh 6MM Clear Droplets (medium)
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Mini MISTI Stamping Tool
Mini MISTI Stamping Tool
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EK Success Powder Tool Applicator
EK Success Powder Tool Applicator
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Scrapbook Adhesives Black Foam Tape
Scrapbook Adhesives Black Foam Tape
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Be Creative Tape 3MM ROLL Double Sided Sookwang
Be Creative Tape 3MM ROLL Double Sided Sookwang
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Sakura Quickie Glue Pen
Sakura Quickie Glue Pen
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Prismacolor 150 Premier Colored Pencils
Prismacolor 150 Premier Colored Pencils
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Comments275

  1. No, I have never used prismacolor pencils before, but I’d like to try and own some in the future. So far I have just been using my son’s color pencils! :p

    I love your card design and the coloring as well! Thank you for sharing!

  2. Love your beautiful floral card with the Hello Sunshine stamps! Pretty wreath design you’ve created! I have used Prismacolor pencils before and love them! Have not used them in ages though, and you’ve inspired me to get them out!

  3. . I have problems with the prisma pencils flaking on the point so I recommend the Faber -Castell Polychromes. You might want to buy a few pencils in open stock (individually) and see which you like best.

  4. Beautiful card with amazing coloring! I love my Prismacolor pencils, very relaxing to sit and color with. I love this Hello Sunshine set, just begs to be colored in every way.

  5. The wreath card you made is so bright and cheerful…good to mix it up and not go so classic all the time. Thanks for the inspiration!

  6. I haven’t used Prismacolor myself, but I bought a set for my granddaughter to use in her art class. She loves them, so I might have to request a set for Christmas. Thanks.

  7. I have some Prismacolor pencils but don’t use them as often as I should. After seeing some of the designers including you color with them I might just pull mine out! Another great card!

  8. So pretty! You’ve done a wonderful job coloring with the prismacolor pencils. I love them & have the biggest set they make – you won’t be sorry if you splurge for it! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent with us.

  9. Beautiful card, Yana! Love the bright, happy colors. I have never used Prismacolor pencils, but I love the look that you got with them.

  10. Love the wreath you made. I have never used Prisma Colour pencils, but they are on my list of want to try.

  11. Such vivid colors in your flower wreath – it’s gorgeous! I have another brand of pencils, but those Prisma Color ones look like a must have.

  12. Such a pretty card I’m in NZ so I have never used Prismacolour Pencils. I use Derwent Coloursoft Pencils. I get them from my local art store for my colouring books. These stamps are going to make card making even more fun!

  13. Love the beautiful flowers and especially the coloring. No, I haven’t used Prismacolor Pencils but I think I will get a set. They would be a great Christmas present…better put it on my list. Thanks for sharing. By the way, how many of these cards did you make before you perfected it?

  14. Fantastic card. The fun florals of hello sunshine definitely cry out for bright colouring. I have the 24 set of prismacolour pencils. I have had them for quite a while but I’m ashamed to say I have only used the white. It is not because of the pencils, it is because I seem to feel overwhelmed but all the wonderful colouring I see on many blogs I just don’t know where to start. I hope your family or friends reads your blog and pops some pencils in your Christmas stocking.

  15. Absolutely gorgeous card! Love your design with this set. I’ve never used Prismacolors but am very tempted to invest because of all the positive comments about them.

  16. As always Yana, your card is beautiful, what a lovely set.
    Sadly, I have never used the artist grade Prismacolours, all I have are the ones left over from when my children were in school.

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